Are you looking for the 5 best budget flooring options. Saving on installation allows you to focus on more important qualities when selecting a new floor. Sheet vinyl, linoleum, engineered wood, carpet, and vinyl plank are all popular options when searching for affordable solutions that will last. Let’s take a closer look at each of these 5 affordable flooring options so that you can make the right choice for your project. Table of Contents: Sheet Vinyl Linoleum Flooring Engineered ... Read more...

Finding the right outdoor flooring for your home can be a difficult task. With so many options available, it’s hard to know what will best suit your needs and budget. If you’re looking for discount outdoor flooring options that won’t break the bank but still offer quality performance, then look no further. Wood decking, composite decking, concrete pavers, rubber tiles and artificial grass are all viable solutions that come at an affordable price point while still providing excellent ... Read more...

Satin versus Semi Gloss for hardwood finishes is a personal choice. Among the numerous types and varieties of hardwood available for interior finishing, both satin and semi-gloss hardwoods are popular, dependable finishes for wood floors. If you’re looking to purchase hardwood floors and need help deciding which  one you should go with, read on to learn the difference between satin and semi-gloss hardwood finishes. Satin and Semi-Gloss Options for a Hardwood Floor? A popular choice for ... Read more...

When a flooring type is durable, waterproof, and cost-effective, it gets popular fast. Luxury vinyl plank has taken home improvement shows and social media by storm. Shopping for an LVP floor will typically bring a luxury vinyl plank wear layer number up in the spec sheets. But how important is the wear layer? It's helpful to know the basics of vinyl wear layers for DIYers and professional installers.

Our comprehensive guide describes what is a wear layer, what's it made out of, and what is a good wear layer for your home. We will measure wear layer thickness based on foot traffic levels. Finally, we touch on sheen types or finishes available for LVP flooring and their pros and cons. Read more...

Ever stood in a room, eyes tracing the path of LVP  and felt something just click? The room looks bigger, the flow feels natural. That's because someone made an important decision - which direction to lay vinyl plank flooring. This seemingly minor choice can make or break your space's aesthetic appeal. Like selecting the perfect paint color for your walls, it sets the tone. In general, we think flooring installed toward the large sources of light in your home always give a welcoming ... Read more...

When it comes to finding a favorite wood stain colors it helps to start with looking at the most popular stains. We list agreed upon staples that stay in favor with flooring installers and DIY-ers. In this blog post, we will delve into ten of our all-time favorite wood stain tints from trusted brands like Minwax and Varathane. Also, different types of wood species interact with various stains differently. We'll explore factors affecting the final appearance and showcase examples of these ... Read more...

Are you a mobile homeowner looking for the best flooring options to stay within your budget? We want to share our thoughts on engineered hardwood, luxury vinyl plank, and solid hardwood cabin grade floors. Why are these great choices for mobile homes? These are quality flooring options that look great and can save you money. Manufactured home owners have a ton of flooring options to choose from. Deciding on one can be daunting. We'll help talk you through all the best flooring options for mobile ... Read more...

The amount of time needed, from start to end, to refinish hardwood floors is a  common question homeowners tend to ask their friends, the Reddit community, or flooring professionals before buying new floors. Floor refinishing can vary in duration, but a standard 3-4 days is the typical timeframe for a 1,000 square foot job. The time that is actually needed  depends on some factors like your home layout,  as we will explore in this blog post. We'll cover the distinctions between ... Read more...

Imagine embarking on a kitchen renovation and reaching the critical decision point of "Flooring Installations or Cabinet installations." The order in which you install your flooring and cabinets can significantly impact the finish of your renovation.

Installing cabinets before you install hardwood is a controversial topic. This blog post aims to guide you through this crucial step. We'll delve into the importance of considering material type when determining installation order and discuss nailing down wood flooring versus floating floor installations.

We'll explore the benefits of installing hardwood floors before cabinets. Additionally, we'll cover floating floor installations and cabinet considerations such as allowing expansion space and techniques for accommodating movement while maintaining the stability of your cabinets.

Finally, we will examine customizing a kitchen layout with pre-installed flooring and offer tips for optimizing cabinet placement in this setup. It's important to get adequate support under appliances and heavy furniture if you're not careful. Weighing the pros and cons of each approach is essential; therefore, we will also discuss advantages and disadvantages along with factors to consider when making your decision regarding Flooring Installation Cabinets.

Dive into this comprehensive guide to master every aspect of your kitchen renovation journey!

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Ready for a head to head comparison of maple wood and hickory wood flooring? The differences between Maple and Hickory are hard to visually recognize on small room scene photos. The differences are quite apparent and make a great deal of sense when you're up close and personal to them.  Both species, in most grades, have fairly straight grain lines. Unlike the Oak species there will not be a great deal of color variation along the grain in the higher grades. BTW…in most of our ... Read more...